[–] 5 points 1 month ago*

Probably not. At least I can't think of a single reason that would explain this. I can however come up with reasons why one might be tempted to think that even if it wasn't true.

Interestingly, I don't know a single religious person so I have zero anecdotal evidence to reference to.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago

    That's 99.9% of people. Unless you're a head of state or in some other way in highly influential or powerful position you've got nothing to worry about. You can never completely cover your tracks online. The best you can do is make it difficult enough for people to track you that they go with someone else instead. It's also good practice to reming yourself of what the actual threat model is. Who do you want to stay hidden from?

    It doesn't take much to lose a stalker but if it's big tech you're trying to hide from then all you need is a cable cutter.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    isn’t the whole point of EVs clean and affordable short distance urban/city transport?

    No. It's just a different type of engine. People didn't start buying EVs just because they're green and cheaper to drive. They buy them because it's superior technology. A bit like how in RC hobby nitro buggies used to be the shit back when batteries still sucked but nowdays electric ones are much faster and more powerful. There's no reason to buy one with a combustion engine unless you specifically like the mechanics and tinkering with it.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    The "Paperclip Maximizer" in all of its absurdity is much closer to the actual worry of the people thinking AI might destroy us than autonomous weapons. Killer drones to me are much more of a cartoon example than something super unspectacular that's equivalent to humanity being an anthill on a plot AI wants to build a house on.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    because if you really believed this you’d be bombing datacenters instead of posting on Twitter.

    No. That wouldn't stop AGI - only delay it at best. That's like pouring water on every person rubbing two stick together thinking it's going to stop the invention of fire.

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  • [–] -2 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

    No, you don't like me.

    And what did I do this time? I asked you to provide evidence for a claim you made. That's literally all I did. Had such evidence existed you would've provided it but you didn't. I called you out and you got offended by it.

    I don't think I'm the issue here - you just appear to be a hateful person and you don't even seem to need a reason for it. I mean.. look at your modlog - this is what you do.

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